How are homes heated in the Town of Albion (Orleans County), NY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Albion (Orleans County), used by 62.4% (±8.4 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.1% heat with electricity.
13.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 62.4% (±8.4 points)
- Electricity
- 18.1%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 13.1%
Heating fuel in the Town of Albion (Orleans County)
| Fuel used most | Town of Albion (Orleans County) | Orleans County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.4% (±8.4 points) | 41.6% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 13.1% (±7.5 points) | 12.2% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 18.1% (±7.7 points) | 15.0% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 6.4% (±2.4 points) | 24.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 5.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In the Town of Albion (Orleans County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Orleans County (12.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In the Town of Albion (Orleans County), the share of homes heating with electricity is not measurably different from Orleans County (15.0%).
It is not measurably different from New York (15.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near the Town of Albion (Orleans County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Albion (Orleans County) | — | 18.1% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Village of Albion | 1.7 mi | 18.4% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Barre | 3.3 mi | 3.4% (±1.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Gaines | 3.5 mi | 16.8% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Carlton | 7.8 mi | 15.0% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Murray | 8.0 mi | 22.7% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Clarendon | 8.5 mi | 9.9% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ridgeway | 8.8 mi | 12.3% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Medina | 9.0 mi | 21.1% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Barre, NY (3.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Orleans County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Barre | 19.7% (±5.4 points) |
| 2 | Town of Clarendon | 19.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 3 | Town of Carlton | 17.3% (±7.2 points) |
| 4 | Town of Shelby | 16.4% (±3.8 points) |
| 5 | Town of Yates | 14.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 6 | Town of Albion (Orleans County) | 13.1% (±7.5 points) |
| 7 | Town of Kendall | 9.1% (±3.4 points) |
| 8 | Town of Murray | 7.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 9 | Town of Ridgeway | 7.4% (±3.0 points) |
| 10 | Town of Gaines | 6.4% (±3.7 points) |
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Albion (Orleans County) include them.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Town of Albion (Orleans County)
What is the most common way to heat a home in the Town of Albion (Orleans County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in the Town of Albion (Orleans County), used by 62.4% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in the Town of Albion (Orleans County) heat with oil?
13.1% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Albion (Orleans County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in the Town of Albion (Orleans County) have electric heat?
18.1% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in the Town of Albion (Orleans County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Albion town, Orleans County, New York (county subdivision:01044, in state:36 county:073).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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Figures last updated on .
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